Data Harmonisation Analyst

NIOO has recently set the ambition to harmonise data collection and strengthen data management across the institute. This will support NIOO's Open Science ambitions as the national hub for ecology and forms part of the broader NIOO Open Data for Ecology (NODE) project.

Within NIOO, there is a vast number of small, fragmented datasets collected by numerous individual researchers in small projects. These data are often low-volume and heterogeneous in format and methodology, which is typical in the ecology and evolution domain (the so-called long tail of science).

The interoperability and interpretation of these data could be improved by harmonising the data formats used and ensuring that future data collection can be set up to adhere to community accepted data standards.

To achieve this, we first need to understand which data practices are currently in use, how they relate to one another, and which overarching standards should be applied across the institute.

What you will be doing
As Data Harmonisation Analyst you will be tasked with:

• mapping the fragmented data landscape at NIOO
• clustering the different datasets in terms of design, structure and use
• identifying standards and open science practices relevant for each cluster

As Data Harmonisation Analyst you will contribute to:

• setting up harmonisation protocols for existing datasets
• the organisation of practical workshops and tutorials that can help individual researchers at NIOO with data management

Database- and Application Engineer - NODE

What will you be doing?
You will help design, build, and maintain sustainable long-term data infrastructure by developing relational databases for ecological research within the NODE (NIOO Open Data for Ecology) programme. Key responsibilities include database architecture, data harmonization, metadata design, and supporting Open Science initiatives through robust, scalable data systems. Apart from helping design new databases you will work as an application and database administrator in the ‘Vogeltrekstation’ team that will be rebuilt within the NODE project. Managing the web application ‘GRIEL’, a C# based application, backed by a Microsoft SQL database towards the future is part of this project timeline. Through this application, users manage and export bird ringing and recovery data. You will maintain and update the application and its database, while contributing to a long-term migration of the system to a modern open-source platform in collaboration with multiple partners and developers.

Junior Researcher - Generations and Gender Programme - NIDI-KNAW - The Hague

The Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute (NIDI) invites applications for a Junior Researcher position within the Generations and Gender Programme (GGP). This new position will assist us with the daily operations of the GGP headquarters, contribute to managing newly collected GGS data, and promote the use and understanding of cross-national survey data to researchers, policy-makers and the public, including access, use, and findings of GGP data.

Introduction / project description:
The GGP is a cross-national research infrastructure that provides high-quality, open-access data on population and family dynamics. Its core component is the Generations and Gender Survey (GGS), a longitudinal study on life courses and family structures across countries.

The GGP Central Coordination Team is located at the Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute (NIDI) in The Hague and is responsible for the coordination, data processing, and scientific support of the programme.

What you will be doing:
This position of GGP junior researcher is an entry-level position for those starting their (academic) career. The main tasks will be to assist with the daily operations of the GGP headquarters, work with the newly collected GGS data, and help promote the data.

You will:

• assist with fieldwork preparations (e.g., coding and testing the survey questionnaire, helping monitor the fieldwork);
• process the newly collected survey data in Stata and R, and implement data quality checks;
• develop syntax, code, and documentation for facilitating and promoting the use of GGS data;
• contribute to the dissemination and promotion of GGP activities, including through the website, newsletters and social media;
• help organise meetings, workshops, and other project activities;
• contribute to day-to-day communication and operational activities of the GGP Central Hub.

What do we offer?
We offer an entry-level position tailored for those wanting to gain meaningful experience in working in a research environment. The role offers exposure to a wide range of activities, from data documentation and quality assurance to user-facing pilots and dissemination. Our team is a dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment. This role provides the opportunity to develop your professional profile, gain work experience, and build a professional network.
The initial appointment will be for one year. Any extension will be contingent on performance, availability of funds, and the human resource needs of the infrastructure. Dutch law stipulates a maximum of 4 years in total for a temporary research-based contract.

Hubrecht International PhD Program (HIPP) - Utrecht

What You’ll Be Doing

Successful candidates will conduct independent research within one of the institute’s high-profile research groups, while enrolling in a PhD program at a Dutch university (e.g., Utrecht University’s ‘Cancer, Stem Cells, and Developmental Biology’ track).
Their work will contribute to breakthrough discoveries in molecular biology, developmental biology, and emerging interdisciplinary areas such as biophysics, mathematical biology and computational biology.

Management Assistent DANS

In deze brede ondersteunende functie ben je samen met een collega de spin in het web van het instituut (ca. 60 medewerkers). Samen met de Teamleider Facilities & Support draag je zorg voor organisatorische en administratieve processen en vervang je je collega managementassistent bij afwezigheid.

Vanuit DANS worden diensten verricht op het gebied van bedrijfsvoering, zoals Finance, HR, Facilities en Support voor in totaal vier instituten. Dit maakt jouw rol als managementassistent afwisselend en brengt je in contact met collega’s uit verschillende organisaties.

Dit ga je doen
Als managementassistent ondersteun je het managementteam bij diverse administratieve, organisatorische en secretariële taken. Je fungeert als spil binnen de organisatie en zorgt ervoor dat alles op rolletjes loopt.

Je hebt de volgende taken en verantwoordelijkheden:

• Je beheert de agenda en plant afspraken en vergaderingen voor de instituutsdirecteur;
• Je bereidt vergaderingen voor en notuleert vergaderingen van het Management Team;
• Je ondersteunt bij administratieve processen en correspondentie en beheert documenten en archieven;
• Je ondersteunt bij de organisatie van evenementen en bijeenkomsten.